Rooo Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 No alcohol sold starting 6 pm today until midnight tomorrow due to advanced voting. I know the big supermarkets have signs, well Makro has. But since the South is against it is it going to be enforced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 All mom and pop stores will sell as usual , plus a few bars , hotels , restaurants .. Sent from my iPhone 6 using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 There's an election?.... not heard those trucks going around ... blasting out "vote for me" and playing over load music I did not notice any signs at Tesco this morning... better head out quick and stock up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenhet Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Just bought two Singha's at FamilyMart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Bars were open. No enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Four years or so ago I'd forgotten about a no alcohol day until early evening. Was going to have a spot of dinner, couple of beers and watch a movie. Hadn't been in this place long so didn't know any local stores so figured I'd go down to the local agricultural mom and pop store and see if I could persuade them to sell me a couple. When I got there, there were a dozen locals sitting outside drinking beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2old4bs Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 What planet does Roo, ( our beloved local, global moderator ) live on ??..... Walk down any road on Samui or Phangan, visit any 10 shops, and they all will happily sell you a beer.... any time of day and all day long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) What planet does Roo, ( our beloved local, global moderator ) live on ??..... Walk down any road on Samui or Phangan, visit any 10 shops, and they all will happily sell you a beer.... any time of day and all day long.... Pointing out that both you and the shopkeeper will be breaking the law. Australia day today, wonder if he is out breaking the law in celebration of Australia becoming part of the UK all those years ago. Edited January 26, 2014 by notmyself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2old4bs Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 ... ... ... What planet does Roo, ( our beloved local, global moderator ) live on ??.....Walk down any road on Samui or Phangan, visit any 10 shops, and they all will happily sell you a beer.... any time of day and all day long.... Pointing out that both you and the shopkeeper will be breaking the law.Australia day today, wonder if he is out breaking the law in celebration of Australia becoming part of the UK all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm in Hat Yai at the moment on a border run. The 7-11s are selling alcohol as normal. Don't know what the scene is with the pubs and karaoke bars though. R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Makro alcohol section closed today with a big barrier stopping folks from going in. Many bewildered tourists. Now I know that this will come as quite a surprise to some of you, but.... people and shops do actually break the law here in Thailand. I have heard that some people ride motorbikes without wearing a helmet. AND some actually do not posess a driving license for said bike. The fact is that 7/11's, FamilyMarts etc break the law EVERY day by selling alcohol before 11 am and between 2 and 5 pm. Why are some of you surprised that you can buy booze at these places when the law states that you cannot? I have been able to buy booze during every election here in Thailand since I first arrived 21 years ago, but the breaking of the rules is a lot more flagrant now. (Memories of drinking Kloster from a chipped coffee mug in a bar in Soi Nana!) Thank you for the update Rooo. It reminded me to shop somewhere else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have heard that some people ride motorbikes without wearing a helmet. AND some actually do not posess a driving license for said bike. I've a Saleng so can't get a license nor insurance. Still wear a helmet regardless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have heard that some people ride motorbikes without wearing a helmet. AND some actually do not posess a driving license for said bike. I've a Saleng so can't get a license nor insurance. Still wear a helmet regardless. Far out! Shot down the local mart for a couple of beers and there was a police stop point in the middle of nowhere. Granted I had a helmet on but Salengs are illegal, they just waved me on! OK around here but wouldn't fancy my chances out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie100 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Makro alcohol section closed today with a big barrier stopping folks from going in. Many bewildered tourists. Now I know that this will come as quite a surprise to some of you, but.... people and shops do actually break the law here in Thailand. I have heard that some people ride motorbikes without wearing a helmet. AND some actually do not posess a driving license for said bike. The fact is that 7/11's, FamilyMarts etc break the law EVERY day by selling alcohol before 11 am and between 2 and 5 pm. Why are some of you surprised that you can buy booze at these places when the law states that you cannot? I have been able to buy booze during every election here in Thailand since I first arrived 21 years ago, but the breaking of the rules is a lot more flagrant now. (Memories of drinking Kloster from a chipped coffee mug in a bar in Soi Nana!) Thank you for the update Rooo. It reminded me to shop somewhere else. No alcohol for sale in soi Nana or soi Cowboy for that matter last Saturday night TE, not even in coffee mugs. (So I've been told). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 have a 2 day hangover...................do i care! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Makro alcohol section closed today with a big barrier stopping folks from going in. Many bewildered tourists. Now I know that this will come as quite a surprise to some of you, but.... people and shops do actually break the law here in Thailand. I have heard that some people ride motorbikes without wearing a helmet. AND some actually do not posess a driving license for said bike. The fact is that 7/11's, FamilyMarts etc break the law EVERY day by selling alcohol before 11 am and between 2 and 5 pm. Why are some of you surprised that you can buy booze at these places when the law states that you cannot? I have been able to buy booze during every election here in Thailand since I first arrived 21 years ago, but the breaking of the rules is a lot more flagrant now. (Memories of drinking Kloster from a chipped coffee mug in a bar in Soi Nana!) Thank you for the update Rooo. It reminded me to shop somewhere else. No alcohol for sale in soi Nana or soi Cowboy for that matter last Saturday night TE, not even in coffee mugs. (So I've been told). OMG - this could mean the end of the world as we know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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